Market neutral ahead in February
Hedge funds edged higher in February with the HedgeNews Africa South Africa Single Manager Composite adding a median 0.27% for the month as South...
Strong start for hedge funds
The HedgeNews Africa Single Manager Composite added a median 0.9% in January with mixed markets contributing to a wide range of returns.
The FTSE/JSE All...
Banner year for Independent Alternatives
Independent Alternatives, headed by Grant Hogan and Tatenda Chapinduka in Johannesburg, had a watershed year in 2023, growing its team and executing its business...
AIP positioned for uptick in alternatives interest
Cape town-based AIP Capital Management is gaining traction, growing its range of products as it builds on its vision of being a leading provider...
Gardner gets going with fixed income hedge fund
Anthea Gardner at Cartesian Capital is advising on the Prime RCIS Fixed Income Retail Hedge Fund, a multi-strategy fixed income hedge fund which went live...
Laurium expands reach with UCITS fund
Laurium Capital has launched an offshore UCITS version of its aggressive long/short hedge fund, known as the Enhanced Growth Fund, broadening the investor base of those who can...
Ex-Sanlam trio carve niche in digital assets
Former senior Sanlam trio Nersan Naidoo, Selwyn Pillay and Reece Briesies have launched MidSquare, looking to provide institutional-grade investment solutions in the world of...
Funds end year on positive note
South African multi-strategy funds were the strongest category in December, adding a median 2.05% as both equities and bonds ended the year on a...
Multi-strategy leads as markets rebound
November brought a wide range of returns as the HedgeNews Africa SA Single Manager Composite added 3.24%, with most funds turning in positive numbers as global...
Funds take a hit as markets decline
South African hedge funds took a hit in October, with the HedgeNews Africa SA Single Manager Composite declining by a median -0.88% for the...